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Calhoun County, Iowa Spring Turkey Harvest

Calhoun County hunters reported 6 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #98 of Iowa's 99 counties.

Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: mandatory real-time harvest reports.

6
2026 spring harvest
#98 of 99
State rank
7
5-season average
1.1
Per 100 sq mi

Calhoun County turkey harvest facts

MeasureValue
2026 spring harvest6
State rank, 2026#98 of 99
5-season average (2022 to 2026)7
5-season average rank#98 of 99
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 20261.05
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average1.23
Land area (Census), sq mi569.8
Share of Iowa county total, 20260.043%
Trend-20%
Trend basisLatest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 6.67; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 8.33.
2026 compared with earlier seasonshighest since 2024
Series high16 in 2020
Seasons in the Iowa top 100 of 20

2007 to 2026 harvest by season

2007: 62008: 72009: 132010: 22011: 62012: 72013: 72014: 72015: 142016: 42017: 72018: 72019: 102020: 162021: 72022: 82023: 72024: 102025: 42026: 6

One bar per season, 2007 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (6). The tallest bar is 16 in 2020.

SeasonHarvestState rankSource
20266#98 of 99Iowa DNR
20254#99 of 99Iowa DNR
202410#98 of 99Iowa DNR
20237#98 of 99Iowa DNR
20228#96 of 99Iowa DNR
20217#96 of 99Iowa DNR
202016#95 of 99Iowa DNR
201910#96 of 99Iowa DNR
20187#96 of 99Iowa DNR
20177#96 of 99Iowa DNR
20164#96 of 99Iowa DNR
201514#93 of 99Iowa DNR
20147#95 of 99Iowa DNR
20137#94 of 99Iowa DNR
20127#96 of 99Iowa DNR
20116#94 of 99Iowa DNR
20102#97 of 99Iowa DNR
200913#92 of 99Iowa DNR
20087#96 of 99Iowa DNR
20076#94 of 99Iowa DNR

How these numbers work

What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as mandatory real-time harvest reports.

Seasons. Calhoun County has 20 of the 20 seasons in the Iowa series.

Data note. These are birds reported through Iowa's mandatory harvest reporting, all spring seasons combined. Fall harvest is a separate hunt and is not included.

Method. Every Iowa county is figured the same way. How these numbers are built. Each season in the table above links to the agency page it came from.

Seasons and rules

Seasons, bag limits and legal methods change. Check Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the current turkey regulations before you hunt. This page lists no dates or limits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many turkeys are killed in Calhoun County each spring?

Calhoun County hunters reported 6 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 7 a season.

How does Calhoun County rank in Iowa for turkey?

Calhoun County ranks #98 of Iowa's 99 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 6. On the 2022 to 2026 average (7) it ranks #98 of 99. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 20 seasons from 2007 to 2026.

Is Calhoun County's turkey harvest going up or down?

Calhoun County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 6.67, down 20% from 8.33 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 4 in 2025 to 6 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.

Which season had the most turkeys in Calhoun County?

Calhoun County's highest season from 2007 to 2026 was 16 in 2020. The 2026 count of 6 is the highest since 2024.

Sources: Iowa Department of Natural Resources spring turkey harvest data, based on mandatory real-time harvest reports. Public data only: no private contact information, no landowner lists.

Fully Drawn Research is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Harvest counts describe past seasons; they are not a promise of hunting outcomes. Always verify current seasons, permits, and site rules with Iowa DNR before you hunt.

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